Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-17

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because they decided at the outstart that the
sum Of $1,000, the proposed annual rental for
the works, was too much. | do not believe
that this committee is competent to pass on
any contract in the short space OF 80 hours.
having no technical knowledge OF the subject.
| cannot tell general, whether the contract j.
what we want or not. Advice from an
engineer on the cont ract, and more time TO in
yestigate and consider the subject are neces-
sary, before the city can safely vote in favor Of
\ contract important-to run perhaps for
100 years, at least for 20 years.
The work would undoubtedly prove pay
ing matter without help from the city. 5000
is too much. more than we can afford to pay,
more than the works need. The works car
doubt be built for 500. 200, and the funds
cssary to construct them can be raised At per
cent. The work, constructed by other towns
and the price paid for them are no safe guide
for US their circumstances and conditions are
so different. The condition TO sell to the city
after term of Years. as expressed in the pro
posed contract is OF no advantage To u because
it really calls for price on which the works
will be- paving dividend at the time Of pur-
cha>e. To be OF any value to the city they
should be purchased at price that would he
about equal 10 their cost Al the time OF pur-
chase.
Mayor Mason thanked judge Dutton for hi,
services and report.
II Wa, next voted that the committee be Dis
charged.
Alderman Chilcott then read the proposed
contract offering at the close OF his reading an
order 10 adopt the contract on the part Of the
city, which was seconded by Alderman Gerry
Before the order had been put 10y the chair
Alderman Beckwith announced that though
strongly in favor Of wafer be felt that in view
OF the evident strong feeling against the pro-
position. he should be Obliged 10 vote against
the order lust offered The announcement of
Alderman Beckwith which killed the prppo--
i,ion. was received by loud cheer. and very
extravngant demonstrations of joy by the OF
ponent> Of the proposition.
Alderman Chcoit. in explanation Of The or
der offered by him. made some remarks Of
which we give an outline. a. follows Last
spring .stter the present board OF aldermen eu-
tered upon their official duties. they were inn
portuned by the citizen. Of Ellsworth Ia fur
ni,h the city with ;! stem Of water works
for fire and other purposes. The aldermen
said: No. gentlemen, we cannot do il with
out special instructions from You. II the
voters OF Ellsworth want water works. let
them so express themselves by their ballots,
and We will gladly do their bidding" Very
WELL" replied the citizens, I'VE will act upon
4 on he,
day OF June last the voters Of Ellsw orth by a
large majority authorized and instructed the
board OF aldermen 10 make : contract with the
Ellsworth Water Co., or any other W alter Co.
10 furnish fire protective service for Fill
worth, at an annual rental not To
exceed 5000 short time after thi, vote
WAS passed the aldermen were again mpor-
tuned to make contract at the earliest day pos
sibe. They replied, "No give all water com
panies chance TO look the matter over and
make proposals" A notice was inserted ii
once in the Ellsworth AMERICAN asking all
companies to investigate our wants and sub
nit proposals. Time passed along until the
heavy forest fires Of few months ago threat
ened great destruction to the property OF Eli
worth W hen the citizens said TO me. "A terrible
responsibility rests on the shoulder, OF the
board OF aldermen. Ellsworth is in danger OF
destruction by fire. Why don't you aldermen
obey the voice OF the people a. oppressed al
the polls, and furnish Ellsworth with i system
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here tonight.
realize most profoundly the responsibility
which rests upon this Board. know that the
action it takes tonight with reference to this
matter NAV affect our city for veal or woe for
wears to come. Some of YOU. gentlemen. are
displeased with those aldermen who are the
friends Of these proposals do not wish
for your ill-will, l would much rather have
your good will; but there are occasions in
ever, man. life when he must act fearlessly for
what he believes to be right, regardless of the
good will or i'll will OF his neighbors and
friends, and this Is one of those occasions. A
man who would be false TO the right on a
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